--- title: "Energy Procurement and Management Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHANGE GROW LIVE" published: "2020-01-31" --- # Energy Procurement and Management Service Buyer: CHANGE GROW LIVE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53ae4ec8-706e-4b55-bc20-743f344fb29f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Change Grow Live, a charity located in Brighton, England, seeking to engage suppliers for the "Energy Procurement and Management Service." This tender is in the planning stage, with a total budget of £1,950,000 spread over several financial years, including £650,000 for 2022/2023 and £270,833 for 2023/2024. Prospective bidders must register their interest by 12:00 on 21 February 2020, before the contract period commences on 1 September 2020 and ends on 31 August 2023. The industry category for this opportunity falls under energy-management services, encompassing a range of energy-related services crucial for the buyer’s operational requirements. ## Notice Change Grow Live is a social care and health charity that works with individuals who want to change their lives for the better and achieve positive and life-affirming goals. We have held and developed a relationship with our incumbent energy partner since 2015. We spend c. 650,000 GBP per year on our gas and electricity bills, from buildings where the lease stipulates it is our responsibility. There are c. 185 electricity meters and c. 115 gas meters. NB. This tender is for management of gas and electricity supplies only. We are currently on 12-month fully fixed tariffs across our estate until summer 2020. Newly acquired buildings added in-contract have co-terminus end dates. We have considered our options and concluded the time is right to run a formal tender process for the provision of an Energy Procurement and Management Service. We will be looking for providers that evidence a sound financial footing, a resolute business continuity plan and synergy with our core ethics, values and social responsibilities. Considerations for prospective providers will include: -Demonstrate the requisite expertise and experience in delivering an Energy Procurement and Management Service -Dedicated account management that is proactive, responsive and supportive at all levels -Evidence internal quality systems, and quality assurance and governance processes -Confirm national geographical coverage of all our buildings in England, Scotland and Wales -Identify and recommen...uced rate of VAT at 5% and those exempt from climate change levy -Support of implementation of new acquisitions with timely migration of existing gas and electricity supply; conversely managing decommissioning of closing sites and change of tenancy -Pro-actively contacting our building managers for actual meter reads where two consecutive invoices are based on estimated reads; also challenging high estimated meter reads with energy suppliers that fall outside a reasonable tolerance compared with historical consumption, with consideration given to seasonal variance -Reduction of energy consumption initiatives and innovations, carbon management plans, onsite generation, smart meter roll-out, agreed supply capacity (KVA) review, scope of renewable technologies, effecting behavioural change -Provision of regular industry specific market intelligence to inform future energy procurement including movement in wholesale prices and non-commodity costs, market trends and influences, and any changes in relevant legislation -Support in achieving our statutory obligations and aspirations in respect of energy management and support with audits from regulatory agencies -Management information, reports and performance metrics to support the contract; to include reports to enable the efficient validation and payment of invoices -Commitment to Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Sourcing Please register your interest by 12:00, Friday 21 February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16a81-466a-4afa-92fc-f514800b6e82 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHANGE GROW LIVE | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 1YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09121200 - Mains gas - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09310000 - Electricity - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16a81-466a-4afa-92fc-f514800b6e82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16a81-466a-4afa-92fc-f514800b6e82 31st January 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN159200 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.changegrowlive.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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